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# D50.8 Other iron deficiency anemias

ICD-10-CM · [CMS code reference](#source)

**Official ICD-10-CM description:** Other iron deficiency anemias

## Coding notes

From the ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026) tabular list. Notes on a parent code or category apply here too.

### Also covers

-   Iron deficiency anemia due to inadequate dietary iron intake

### Includes

-   asiderotic anemia
-   hypochromic anemia

## Related codes

-   [`D50.0` Iron deficiency anemia secondary to blood loss (chronic) ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/d50.0/)
-   [`D50.1` Sideropenic dysphagia ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/d50.1/)
-   [`D50.9` Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/d50.9/)

## Common questions

### Is D50.8 a billable code?

Yes. D50.8 is a billable ICD-10-CM code in the ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026) code set.

## From the source

Official description from [CMS](https://www.cms.gov/medicare/coding-billing/icd-10-codes).
ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026).

Code set

ICD-10-CM

Category

D50 Iron deficiency anemia

Chapter

Diseases of the blood and immune mechanism

Billable

Yes

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